PRS SE Custom 24 - Faded Blue Burst Review

PRS Custom 24

Read all the reviews and watched some videos. Always wants one that could get all the tones in 1 guitar. I was stoked by the clarity from the pick ups from single coil to humbucker. Nice feel and build. Best non American made guitar ever owned and played!

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Super Pleased

I have lots of high end guitars and I am usually a Purest when buying, i.e. American Les Pauls, Strats, etc. but I was blown away by the quality of this guitar in sound, playability, and just overall craftsmanship. I bought this guitar to have a little less expensive guitar to travel with but it is rapidly becoming on of my favorites. This is an incredible guitar value and can certainly… read more be a first choice for anyone . Also the gig bag that comes with this guitar is truly exceptional And, as always, it came set up perfectly from Sweetwater. I can never understand how they can ship a guitar in the middle of winter and have it arrive in tune. All-in-all, a great buy.

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Fantastic Studio Workhorse

For months I had been shopping for a versatile guitar for songwriting and recording. After having considered a wide variety of guitars, I kept coming back to how so many people swear by the SE Custom 24. I finally decided to go with it, and it does NOT disappoint. As of this review, I've had mine for a couple of weeks, and I still can't believe how smoothly it plays and how good… read more it sounds. I also chose to have Sweetwater Plek mine (which I HIGHLY recommend)—every single note on this thing rings beautifully. If the SE Custom 24 is in your price range and you're looking for a do-it-all guitar, look no further.

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Great in photos, excellent in-person

This is my first true electric guitar. I've exclusively owned acoustics for the past 17 years and just recently got a Taylor T5 Custom Koa, which is great as a do-it-all guitar but doesn't excel as either an acoustic or electric. The look and feel of this PRS is amazing in every way, and is a beautiful piece of art even if you never pick it up. Photos really don't do it justice.… read more It's also extremely comfortable to play; the new violin carves seem to have really improved the comfort of the body based on what people have said about older models. Plugged into my Boss Katana 100w, this thing sings and has so many different tones to choose from. Cleans are crystal clear and smooth, and it can really crunch when playing heavier rock. Only 2 "cons" I found, if they can even be considered such: 1) The stock pickups are perfectly serviceable and aren't as bad as their online reputation implies, but I may still swap them out at some point in the future just to get the most out of this guitar; and 2) I wish it came with a hard case. That said, the included PRS gig bag is still one of the best out there, IMO. Plenty of padding and a large pocket for all your accessories. I'm not sure if most people do it, but I kept the small piece of foam that cradled the headstock during shipping so I could continue using it whenever it's in the gig bag. That tiny bit of extra protection and stability is a nice reassurance until I get a hard case for it. I know there are concerns about the SE Custom 24 line being built in Indonesia vs. the American-made ones, but I saw no dip in craftsmanship here. Obviously you miss out on the locking tuners and some higher-quality materials that you get with the CE line, but nothing on here looks or feels low or even average quality. Having just bought my Taylor a few months ago I wasn't looking to drop another $2-3k on an electric, so this PRS was perfect and well worth the price - especially with the coupon I had. It feels like it will last a long time, and I would recommend this guitar to anyone looking for a guitar that looks as great as it plays.

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Stunning!

*experienced player review* First of all, this guitar looks absolutely stunning! The natural wood mixed with the beautiful blue finish instantly caught my eye and I knew I had to have it. Secondly, it sounds amazing! It stands out uniquely compared to the HSS Strat, the LP, and even the Majesty. It's not as high output as the others, but the way it hits those big open chords just… read more feels great! Comes set up for E Standard but after a quick spring adjustment, I keep it in Drop D now. Great for rock!

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